Hampshire · London and the South East
Monk Sherborne Electronic Leak Detection
We carry out electronic leak detection in Monk Sherborne and the rest of Hampshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Holes left by work on the roof
Monk Sherborne questions
How do I find out if my home in Monk Sherborne is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Monk Sherborne?
Yes, Monk Sherborne is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
In some cases. It depends on the build-up and the layers above the membrane, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Which method do you use?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached so we can pinpoint it.
About our electronic leak detection in Monk Sherborne
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it is covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. Typical surveys look at leaks through a covered membrane and damage from equipment installers, on commercial flat roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes.
Somewhere as small as Monk Sherborne, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Monk Sherborne (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Monk Sherborne
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Tell us about the membrane and build-up if you know it
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Limit access to the roof
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That is something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Monk Sherborne?
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
Take a building like The Priory Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a small place like Monk Sherborne, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Local flat roofs in Monk Sherborne
About 1.7 miles east lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Monk Sherborne has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Monk Sherborne is about 3 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Monk Sherborne is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Monk Sherborne and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG26 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include The Close, Ramsdell Road and Salters Heath Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Monk Sherborne, we cover Salters Heath (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north), Ramsdell (1 mile north-west) and West Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Around Monk Sherborne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Everest Community Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Basing House (4.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Monk Sherborne includes Daneshill Park Woods.
Towns and villages near Monk Sherborne
Other services in Monk Sherborne
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
Why act early in Monk Sherborne
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Once layers are added, finding a breach is harder. Outbuildings and barns around Monk Sherborne are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Monk Sherborne
- A written report with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.